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Vinicius’s Triple Threat Leads Real Madrid’s Stunning Revival Against Dortmund

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Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund final score: UCL result, stats as Vinicius hat-trick crowns amazing comeback image

Real Madrid showcased their remarkable ability to stage comebacks in the Champions League, with Vinicius scoring a stunning hat-trick to secure a 5-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund.

Dortmund, eager to avenge their previous season’s final loss, took a strong initiative, leading 2-0 at halftime thanks to goals from Jamie Gittens and Donyell Malen.

Antonio Rudiger scored to cut the deficit, and Vinicius quickly followed, leveling the score just minutes later.

After these key moments, Dortmund’s coach Nuri Sahin opted to substitute his goal scorers, which inadvertently provided Madrid the impetus they needed, though they didn’t secure the lead until the thrilling final minutes.

Lucas Vazquez, who had been at fault for both Dortmund goals, scored to put Madrid ahead in the 83rd minute, followed by two electrifying goals from Vinicius that sealed the match in style.

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Dortmund initially held off Madrid’s early pressure before making their mark in the 30th minute, scoring the first goal with a well-placed shot by Malen after a clever setup involving Brandt and Guirassy.

Just four minutes later, they doubled their lead as Gittens capitalized on defensive lapses from Madrid’s fullbacks.

Madrid’s response included two near-misses when both Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham hit the crossbar in a rapid sequence, but it was Courtois’ incredible save that kept them in the game by denying Brandt from a distance.

As the match progressed, Madrid expressed urgency in the second half, initiating a comeback when Rudiger headed in from a Kylian Mbappe cross, followed by Vinicius equalizing after a foul against Mbappe resulted in a favorable play.

Dortmund had a chance to retake the lead but wasted it when Max Beier shot straight at Courtois. Instead, Madrid quickly transitioned to attack, with Vazquez firing in to give them the lead.

Vinicius sealed the match with two exceptional goals, confirming Madrid’s dominance in this high-stakes encounter, proving once again the Champions League is truly their territory.

Match Summary: Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund

Final Score Goalscorers
Real Madrid 5 Rudiger 60′, Vinicius 62′, 86′, 90+3, Vazquez 83′
Dortmund 2 Malen 30′, Gittens 34′

Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Referee: Istvan Kovacs (Romania)

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Team Lineups:

Real Madrid (4-3-3 formation): 1. Thibaut Courtois (GK) — 17. Lucas Vazquez, 22. Antonio Rudiger, 3. Eder Militao, 23. Ferland Mendy — 8. Federico Valverde, 10. Luka Modric (6. Eduardo Camavinga), 5. Jude Bellingham (15. Arda Guler) — 11. Rodrygo (14. Aurelien Tchouameni), 9. Kylian Mbappe (19. Dani Ceballos), 7. Vinicius Junior

Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1 formation): 1. Gregor Kobel (GK) — 26. Julian Ryerson (23. Emre Can), 25. Niklas Sule, 4. Nico Schlotterbeck, 5. Ramy Bensebaini — 8. Felix Nmecha (14. Max Beier), 20. Marcel Sabitzer—21. Donyell Malen (13. Pascal Gross), 10. Julian Brandt, 43. Jamie Gittens (3. Waldemar Anton) — 9. Serhou Guirassy

Match Statistics: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund

Real Madrid Statistic Dortmund
26 Shots 8
10 Shots on target 7
3.4 Expected goals 1.48
52% Possession 48%
517 Passes 499
11 Corners 4
10 Fouls 11
1 Yellow cards 0
0 Offsides 0

Match Recap for Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund

Full-time Results

At the one-hour mark, Dortmund looked secure with a 2-0 lead until Real Madrid turned the tide. With Rudiger’s goal initiating their comeback and Vazquez restoring some pride after a rough defensive display, the stage was set for an unforgettable finish.

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The Vinicius Show: A Remarkable Hat-Trick

In a stunning turn of events, Vinicius Junior delivered a breathtaking performance, netting a stunning hat-trick that turned the game around for Madrid. Prior to halftime, Madrid struggled but proved once again why they are legendary in this competition.

90 mins+3: GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!! Vinicius Junior!!!!!!

Vinicius secures his hat-trick with a phenomenal display. He drives past a weary Sule, dodges Anton, and powerfully scores, showcasing his skill against the struggling Dortmund defenders.

86 mins: GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!! Vinicius Junior!!!!!!

What a spectacular moment! Vinicius blazes down the left flank, leaving defenders in his wake, and scores with a burst of speed and elegance, celebrating passionately.

83 mins: GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!! Lucas Vazquez!!!!!!

Vazquez, who had a hand in conceding both goals, likely seals the match for Madrid. After a brilliant effort from Rodrygo, Vazquez capitalizes and fires a powerful shot into the net.

82 mins: Courtois with a crucial save! Following a giveaway from Vinicius, Dortmund advances, but Courtois stands firm against Beier’s shot.

79 mins: Vinicius skillfully navigates past Can, creating space for an attack while Mbappe stays alert.

76 mins: Dortmund substitutes Beier and Can, though their latest attack suffers from a lack of precision.

73 mins: A midfield battle ensues with Madrid asserting control. Despite a few loose passes, their offensive push continues.

72 mins: Camavinga replaces Modric, who has had a commendable influence in the match.

70 mins: Dortmund finds an opportunity, yet Courtois swiftly denies them, asserting his presence in the box.

69 mins: Modric works his magic, but Mbappe’s long-range shot is easily handled by Kobel.

68 mins: Vinicius gets fouled, resulting in a Madrid free-kick, hinting at their growing momentum.

64 mins: Schlotterbeck’s frantic defensive play reflects Dortmund’s loss of control; five minutes prior, they seemed dominant.

62 mins: GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! Vinicius Junior!!!!!

Finally, a breakthrough for Madrid! Vinicius capitalizes on a loose ball after a potential foul on Mbappe and finishes cleanly, with VAR confirming his position was clear.

60 mins: GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! Antonio Rudiger!!!!

Rudiger stays forward and claims his reward! After a series of blocked shots, a well-placed cross finds him, leading to a strong finish.

57 mins: Another dangerous moment for Dortmund, but Courtois defends well, pushing the ball behind for a corner.

55 mins: A change for Dortmund as Anton takes the place of goalscorer Gittens, which raises concerns about their strategy.

53 mins: Madrid attempts a resurgence with Modric’s set-up for Mendy, but their efforts stumble as they face strong defense.

49 mins: Nmecha surges forward, but Madrid scrambles to clear a cross after Modric’s slip leads to a corner.

46 mins: Bellingham shows determination in the box but Madrid’s urgency is palpable as they push for a goal right after halftime.

Kickoff: 2nd Half

The second half resumes. Madrid seems revitalized after Ancelotti’s stern team talk during the break.

Halftime

The first half concludes with Dortmund displaying control and executing their game strategy effectively, resulting in goals by Malen and Gittens. Meanwhile, Madrid appeared lackluster, struggling to find cohesion, especially with Mbappe and Bellingham’s inefficiency evident in midfield, post-Kroos’s departure. Despite their performance, Madrid is still expected to mount a comeback.

41 mins: Gittens slices through a passive Madrid midfield, forcing Courtois to make an important save.

38 mins: Brandt almost scores a stunning long-range effort! His shot demands a remarkable save from Courtois.

37 mins: Madrid hits the crossbar twice in quick succession but cannot find the net, showcasing their struggles despite some promising plays.

34 mins: GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!! Jamie Gittens!!!!

Dortmund capitalize again! Ryerson moves forward seamlessly, with Gittens finishing brilliantly at the far post, leaving Madrid in a challenging position.

34 mins: After contributing to Dortmund’s first goal, Vazquez tries to rectify his mistake but fails to connect successfully this time.

30 mins: GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!! Donyell Malen!!!!

Dortmund strikes first with a well-orchestrated goal as Malen expertly capitalizes on defensive gaps, giving his team the early lead.

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27 mins: Mendy steps on Nmecha’s foot late. No yellow card shown, and Dortmund easily clears the resulting free-kick.

21 mins: The game has slowed down, lacking the initial pace. Dortmund appears content with the current state of play.

14 mins: Gittens makes an impressive run, cutting inside but loses his balance before the attempt. Courtois comfortably collects the ball.

9 mins: Valverde takes a shot from distance, which deflects for a corner. Mbappe then advances on the right and crosses, but Dortmund manages to clear under pressure.

8 mins: Mbappe gets his first chance as Modric’s free-kick is partially cleared. The Frenchman shoots quickly but Nmecha blocks it.

5 mins: Dortmund nearly scores! Malen sets up Guirassy, whose shot is directly at Courtois. With seven goals in seven games this season, he might feel he should have done better.

4 mins: Militao sends a long ball to Vinicius, leading to Madrid’s first corner. However, Bellingham fails to convert Modric’s delivery.

Kickoff: 1st Half

The match is underway, and Dortmund is establishing solid early possession.

5 mins before kickoff: Teams are ready in the tunnel, and the Santiago Bernabeu is buzzing.

15 mins before kickoff: Tonight is a big opportunity for Kylian Mbappe to shine for Real Madrid, as fans are still waiting for that standout performance in his tenure. His current tally is decent, but he hasn’t yet made the explosive impact the fans anticipated.

45 mins before kickoff: Dortmund had opportunities to capitalize in their prior encounter against Madrid at Wembley, but Carvajal and Vinicius ensured victory for their team. Karim Adeyemi shone in previous Champions League matches but will miss out today due to injury. Guirassy will lead the line in his absence and comes off a recent Bundesliga victory.

1 hr 15 mins before kickoff: The Dortmund lineup sees Felix Nmecha and Jamie Gittens starting, showcasing their offensive threats. Niklas Sule returns from illness to defend.

1 hr 45 mins before kickoff: Carlo Ancelotti has set his Madrid lineup early, showing disregard for the traditional routines of live reporting.

Luka Modric, captaining the side, begins his first Champions League game of the season, supporting Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde in midfield, while Tchouameni and Camavinga remain on the bench. Mbappe, Vinicius, and Rodrygo headline the attacking trio.

2 hours before kickoff. Welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of the anticipated clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. It’s a rematch of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final—who will claim victory?

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Kickoff Time

The UEFA Champions League match begins in Madrid at 9:00 p.m. local time.

The kickoff time across various regions:

Date Kickoff Time
USA Tuesday, October 22 3:00 p.m. ET
Canada Tuesday, October 22 3:00 p.m. ET
UK Tuesday, October 22 8:00 p.m. BST
Australia Wednesday, October 23 6:00 a.m. AEDT
India Wednesday, October 23 12:30 a.m. IST

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Lineups and Team News

Real Madrid is mostly injury-free apart from long-term absentees Dani Carvajal and David Alaba.

Ancelotti has a wealth of offensive options with Kylian Mbappe fully fit, joining Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo in attack, while captain Luka Modric makes his Champions League debut this season.

Lucas Vazquez starts at right-back, and Ferland Mendy is favored at left-back over Fran Garcia.

Real Madrid (4-3-3, left to right): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy — Valverde, Modric, Bellingham — Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius

Real Madrid Subs: Lunin (GK), Fran Gonzalez (GK), Camavinga, Tchouameni, Guler, Endrick, Vallejo, Ceballos, Fran Garcia

Karim Adeyemi, who had a hat-trick against Celtic, is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Serhou Guirassy will fill the striker role, having scored the winning goal against St. Pauli.

Pascal Gross also suffered an early exit due to injury against St. Pauli, while he starts on the bench tonight. His absence leads to Felix Nmecha starting in midfield and Jamie Gittens on the left wing.

Niklas Sule is returning from illness but remains available for selection.“`html

Recently, Borussia Dortmund is set to see the return of defender Nico Schlotterbeck to the center-back position after a brief absence. However, injuries will keep Julian Duranville (thigh), Giovanni Reyna (groin), and Yan Couto (muscular) off the field.

Borussia Dortmund Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kobel (GK) — Ryerson, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini — Nmecha, Sabitzer — Malen, Brandt, Gittens — Guirassy

Substitutes for Borussia Dortmund: Mayer (GK), Lotka (GK), Anton, Gross, Beier, Can, Campbell, Watjen, Mane, Kabar, Azhil

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Live Broadcast and Viewing Options

Here’s how you can catch the match in various regions around the globe:

Region TV Channel Streaming Services
USA — Paramount+, Fubo, ViX, TUDN.com, TUDN App
Canada — DAZN
UK TNT Sports 2 discovery+
Australia — Stan Sport
India — Sony LIV, JioTV


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